FTII JET Exam Dates 2026: Check Complete Schedule Here

Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test 2026 ( FTII JET )

Nupur Jain
Updated on Feb 20, 2026 10:19 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

Film and Television Institute of India will announce the FTII JET dates 2026 on its official website. FTII JET is conducted in two stages. The FTII JET schedule for Stage 1 will be shared in the FTII JET admission prospectus 2026 at ftii.ac.in. FTII will conduct Stage 1 exam, tentatively in the last week of July 2026. FTII JET Stage 1 exam is divided into two papers - Paper 1 & Paper 2, which are conducted on the same day and time. The schedule for FTII JET Stage 2 exam will be shared by the institute in PDF format, along with Stage 1 result. Only candidates who will pass the first stage will be allowed to appear for Stage 2. The FTII JET Stage 2 exam is expected to be conducted in September/October 2026.

Aspiring candidates who will register for FTII JET entrance exam successfully will be able to appear for the first stage of the exam. To be eligible for second stage, a candidate must pass the first stage and be on the merit list.

Table of contents
  • FTII JET 2026 Exam Dates
  • FTII JET 2026: List of Important Exam Events
  • FTII JET 2026 Datesheet
  • FTII JET Registration Date 2026
  • Where and How to Check FTII JET Dates 2026?
  • FTII JET Exam Pattern 2026
  • FAQs related to the FTII JET Exam Dates
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FTII JET 2026 Exam Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of FTII JET 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Jun ' 26 - Jul ' 26

FTII JET 2026 Application Process

TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26

FTII JET 2026 Admit Card Download

TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26

FTII JET 2026 (Stage 1)

TENTATIVE
Sep ' 26

FTII JET 2026 Results Stage 1

TENTATIVE
Sep ' 26 - Oct ' 26

FTII JET 2026 (Stage 2) Exam

TENTATIVE
Oct ' 26

FTII JET 2026 Final Result

TENTATIVE
Nov ' 26

Last Date to Pay Seat Acceptance Fee

TENTATIVE
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FTII JET 2026: List of Important Exam Events

Check here to know about important events for FTII JET entrance exam.

FTII JET Application Form: The FTII JET application form can be filled in online mode only. To appear for exam, candidates had to submit their FTII JET 2026 application form on or before the last date. The institute is expected to open registration window in June 2026. 

FTII JET Admit Card: The admit card for FTII JET 2026 will be released a week before the exam date. The FTII JET admit card mentions details like candidates' names, roll numbers, exam centre address, reporting time, exam start time, exam day instructions, etc. Once released, candidates are advised to take a clear printout of their hall ticket and must remember to take it with them to the exam hall.

FTII JET Exam 2026: The Film and Television Institute of India conducts FTII JET in two stages. The first stage is a written test of 200 marks (Paper 1 MCQ, of 60 marks, Paper 2 subjective test of 40 marks), and the second stage is a Mixed Format Assessment-Practical, Analytical, Performance & Interaction. The FTII JET Stage 1 is expected to be conducted in July 2026 and Stage 2 will likely be scheduled in September/October 2026.

FTII JET Result 2026: The exam body announces FTII JET results for Stage 1 Paper 1, Stage 1 final result, and FTII JET final merit list (with scores from both stages), separately. The merit list is released on the Announcement page of Film and Television Institute of India's official website.

FTII JET Seat Acceptance Fee Payment 2026: After FTII JET releases result/merit list for both stages, candidates have to pay FTII JET seat acceptance fee within given timeline. Usually, the fee amount is INR 50,000, which is to be paid by selected candidates for their selected course on SBI portal link to be shared by FTII. The institute will also announce the last date to pay the seat acceptance fee. Last year, candidates had to pay this fee by November 10.

Candidates must note that this fee amount will be deducted from the course fee after their admission is confirmed.

FTII JET Preparation Guide:

How To Prepare For FTII JET: Prep Tips And Guidelines FTII JET Question Papers: Download Previous Year Sample Papers PDF FTII JET Syllabus: Check Subject/Section-wise JET Syllabus
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the best books to prepare for FTII JET?
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Check the best books to prepare for FTII JET entrance exam here.

  • A Guidebook to Crack JET for Film & Television Institute of India (FTII) and Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute (SRFTI) - Rakesh Biswas
  • FTII JET Entrance Mock Test - Fawo Books 
  • Being FTII: Perspectives on the Film and Television Institute of India - Roma Chatterjee and Amit Tyagi
Q:   How much to score to qualify the FTII entrance exam?
A: 

There is a cut off which is defined after the exam is conducted. The FTII JET cut off is defined based on various factors such as the exam's difficulty level, total number of applicants who appeared in the exam and the shifts under which the exam is conducted. Candidates who score equal to or more than the FTII JET cut off will qualify in the exam. As far as the minimum passing marks of FTII JET varies, the minimum final cut-off marks to qualify for admission in FTII for General Category is 50% for General category while that for OBC NCL category is 45%.

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FTII JET 2026 Datesheet

The Film and Television Institute of India conducts FTII JET exams in two stages. Stage 1 involves two papers - Paper 1 & Paper 2 - and Stage 2 includes a mixed-format assessment of a candidate's ability.

FTII JET Stage 1 Exam Datesheet 2026 (Expected)

Course FTII JET Exam Dates (Tentative)
FTII JET Stage 1 Group A
MFA in Cinema with specialization in Direction & Screenplay-writing

Last Week of July 2026

10:00 AM to 12 Noon

MFA in Cinema with specialization in Cinematography
MFA in Cinema with specialization in Editing
MFA in Cinema with specialization in Sound Recording & Sound Design
MFA in Cinema with specialization in Art Direction & Production Design 
MFA in Cinema with specialization in Screen Acting
FTII JET Stage 1 Group B
MFA in Cinema with specialization in Screenwriting (Film, TV & Web Series)

Last Week of July 2026

02:30 PM to 04:30 PM

One Year Post Graduate Certificate in Television with Specialization in Direction

One Year Post Graduate Certificate in Television with Specialization in Electronic Cinematography
One Year Post Graduate Certificate in Television with Specialization in Video Editing
One Year Post Graduate Certificate in Television with Specialization in Sound Recording & TV Engineering

FTII JET Stage 2 Exam Datesheet 2026 (Expected)

Check out table for exam datesheet for FTII JET Entrance Exam Stage 2. 

Course Name FTII JET Exam Date (Tentative)
Master of Fine Arts in Cinema with specialization in Cinematography September - October 2026
Master of Fine Arts in Cinema with specialization in Art Direction & Production Design
Post Graduate Certificate Course in Television with specialization in Direction
Post Graduate Certificate Course in Television with specialization in Video Editing
Post Graduate Certificate Course in Television with specialization in Sound Recording & TV Engineering
Master of Fine Arts in Cinema with specialization in Screenwriting
Master of Fine Arts in Cinema with specialization in Direction & Screenplay Writing
Master of Fine Arts in Cinema with specialization in Editing
Master of Fine Arts in Cinema with specialization in Sound Recording & Sound Design
Post Graduate Certificate Course in Television with specialization in Electronic Cinematography
Master of Fine Arts in Cinema with specialization in Screen Acting
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How hard is it to crack FTII JET?
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It is a bit tough to crack the FTII JET exam because FTII is the premier film making school in India and aspirants from all over India apply for this coveted exam making the competition a bit tough. To pass through the competition candidates will have to make a proper exam strategy and allot equal time to covering the whole syllabus, solving the question papers and leave good time for revision. In the FTII JET exam students will be judged on their intellectual skills, general studies, English, general knowledge and the prescribed syllabus.

Q:   What is the marking scheme of FTII JET?
A: 

FTII JET entrance exam is conducted in 2 stages. Stage 1 icludes Paper 1 (MCQs) and Paper 2 (Descriptive). FTII releases marking scheme for Stage 1 Paper 1 exam only. Check below for FTII JET marking scheme for Paper 1.

  • +2 for every correct answer
  • -0.5 for every incorrect answer
  • 0 for unattempted questions
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FTII JET Registration Date 2026

Film and Television Institute of India will release the application schedule on its official website's Announcement Page. Students who wish to appear for FTII JET entrance exam must register before last date. The FTII JET registration form will be released in online mode. Candidates have to pay the application fee also in online mode only. While filling online form, candidates have to select one or two courses they wish to pursue. Students must keep the following documents required for FTII JET application ready with them beforehand.

Document Type

Document Size

Document Format

Passport-size photograph (4.5 x 3.5 cm)

Maximum 300 KB

PDF

Signature

Academic certificates - Bachelor Certificate/ Final Year Mark Sheet

PH Certificate (If any)

Caste Certificate (SC/ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwD)

 
 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Has FTII JET Stage 1 result 2026 released?
A: 

The Film and Television Institute of India will release the FTII JET 2026 result for Stage 1 on its official website's Announcement Page. The expected date for release of category- wise merit list is September 2026.

Q:   When will the FTII JET 2026 result be declared?
A: 

The Film and Television Institute of India will declare FTII JET result 2026 after the Stage 1 exam is conducted. The final merit list will be announced after FTII JET Stage 2 is successfully administered.

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Where and How to Check FTII JET Dates 2026?

The Film and Television Institute of India releases the exam dates for Stage 1 and Stage 2 of FTII JET exam on its official website. The FTII JET Stage 1 dates 2026 will be mentioned in the FTII JET prospectus 2026-27 and the schedule for Stage 2 exam will be released with the announcement of Stage 1 (Paper I & Paper II) results.

How to Check FTII JET Stage 1 Dates?

Follow this process to check FTII JET 2026 dates for Stage 1.

  • Click on applyadmission.net/ftii2025/.
  • Scroll down and open Admission Prospectus.
  • Check prospectus PDF for FTII JET Stage 1 schedule for Group A and Group B.

Note - The FTII JET Stage 1 exam is usually conducted in two slots.

How to Check FTII JET Stage 2 Exam Dates?

Follow this process to check Stage 2 dates for FTII JET entrance exam.

  • Click on ftii.ac.in/announcement.
  • Navigate and click on Result of Stage-1 (Paper-I & Paper-II): List of Shortlisted candidates for Stage-2: Mixed Format Assessment.
  • Open FTII JET Stage 2 Schedule PDF.
  • Check exam dates and important notes.
  • Download dateshet PDF.

Note - FTII conducts Stage 2 (Screenwriting and Screen Acting) exam in multiple batches.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which institutes can I get via JET exam?
A: 

On clearing the Joint Entrance Test (JET), students can get admission into Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) as well as the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute of India (SRFTI). These two premiere institutes are the conducting body of FTII JET as well. Candidates who qualify in this exam will be eligibile to take up film making related courses in either of the two institutes.

Q:   Does FTII offer undergraduate degree courses in Film Making?
A: 

No, FTII does not offer undergraduate degree courses. They only offer postgraduate Diploma and certificate courses under their film wing and television wing. However, they do have one Undergraduate Certificate course in Animation & Visual Effects Design.

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FTII JET Exam Pattern 2026

The FTII JET pattern for the question paper is released by Film and Television Institute of India in its admission prospectus. Candidates seeking admission must check the exam pattern before preparing for the entrance exam.

FTII JET 2026 Pattern (Stage 1)

Check below table to know the FTII JET exam pattern for Stage 1.

Particulars (Stage 1 Written Test) Details
Paper 1 Multiple Choice Questions
Number of Questions 30
Total Marks 60
Marking Scheme

+2 for every correct answer

-0.5 for every incorrect answer

0 for unattempted questions

Topics Covered

Allied Arts, Literature, General Knowledge & Awareness (Related to the Course Requriements)

Questions from the Selected Area of Specialization

Exam Centre

26 cities across India

Paper 2

Subjective

Question Type

Descriptive

Total Marks

40 marks

Topics Covered

Discipline Related

Note - To be eligible for FTII admission process, a candidate must appear for both papers of FTII JET Stage 1 exam.

FTII JET Pattern 2026 (Stage 2)

Check below table to know the FTII JET exam pattern for Stage 2.

Particulars (Stage 2) Details
Exam Type

Mixed Format Assessment-Practical, Analytical, Performance & Interaction

Exam Format
  • Screenwriting
  • Screen Acting
Exam Location

FTII Pune Campus

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the age limit for FTII JET?
A: 

To fill the application form of the Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test (FTII JET) examination. Candidates must be minimum 21 years of age. The minimum educational qualification required for candidates to apply for the FTII JET examination is graudation in any discipline. However, for candidates who want to apply for Art Direction and Production Design course they will have to have a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Arts, Architecture, Painting, Sculpture, Interior Design or related fields in Fine Arts.

Q:   How to apply for FTII JET?
A: 

To apply for the Film and Television of Institute of India Joint Entrance Test (FTII JET) candidates had to first visit the official website of FTII or SRFTI (Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute). On the homepage of these website, they had toi click on the apply online link for the Joint Entrance Test. Students had to then register first, fill in all their details and then pay the prescribed application fee to complete the application process. While filling the application form, they had to fill all their details carefully as these details are mentioned in the admit card and any mismatch in the information can lead to debar of the aspirants.

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FAQs related to the FTII JET Exam Dates

Check here some FAQs related to the FTII JET exam dates:

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is FTII entrance exam difficult?
A: 

The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) exam is one of the most popular Film and TV exams in India. Every year lots of students apply for the this coveted exam to make a career in the glorious industry of television and media. It is indeed a tough exam but not tougher as compared to other popular government competitive examinations. As per past year analysis, the difficulty level of the FTII JET exam is moderate level. If aspirants prepare well for the exam, they can easily qualify it.

Q:   What documents should I carry to FTII JET exam centre?
A: 

You might already know that you have to carry your admit card to the FTII JET exam centre. You can take two copies just to be safe. Also, carry a government issued photo ID like your Aadhaar Card, PAN Card or Driver's License. And you can only take the test with a blue/ black ball point pen, so carry those.

Q:   What after the FTII JET?
A: 

Candidates who qualify in the Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test will be called for the orientation and interview process or audition round (for screen acting). Candidates will be shortlisted for the second round based on the scores secured in the entrance test. After that the final result will be released. Once the results are declared, candidates will be then alloted the course as per their interest and ranks. 

Q:   Does FTII offer Masters courses?
A: 

Yes, the Film and Television Insitute of India also offers admission to master's in Film Wing, i.e., MFA in Cinema in multiple specialzations through FTII JET entrance exam. Check below to know each specialization.

  • MFA in Cinema in Direction & Screenplay Writing
  • MFA in Cinema in Cinematography
  • MFA in Cinema in Editing
  • MFA in Cinema in Sound Recording & Sound Design
  • MFA in Cinema in Art Direction & Production Design
  • MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting
  • MFA in Cinema in Screen Writing (Film, TV & Web Series)
Q:   Is there any provision for re-evaluation of the FTII JET result?
A: 

No, there is no such provision for re-evaluation provided by the exam conducting authority for the FTII JET result. However, if candidates find any issue with their answer sheet they can request a review of their answer scripts within a specified time frame after the result declaration but the chances of redressal is very low.

Q:   Will the FTII JET counselling session be conducted in online mode?
A: 

No, the Film and Television Institute of India will conduct the JET counseling session in person. Candidates will have to appear in person for the counseling round. During the counselling process, candidates will have to carry all their original documents as per their educational qualification and identity proofs.

Q:   What types of questions are asked in the FTII JET exam?
A: 

The FTII JET Stage 1 exam has two papers. Paper 1 includes multiple choice question and paper 2 includes descriptive questions. In second part of FTII JET Satge 1 question paper, candidates will have to answer questions in short notes and describe the given sketches and photographs.

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Answered a week ago

Candidates have to upload certain documents while applying for FTII JET exam. Among them are passport-size photograph and signature. Check below to know size and format of these two documents:

Document Type

Document Size

Document Format

Passport-size photograph (4.5 x 3.5 cm)

Maximum 300 KB

PDF

Signature

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Shiksha Vimal

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

Film and Television Institute of India releases caste certificate forms and performas in its FTII JET admission prospectus. The university is expected to release the FTII JEt 2026 admission brochure and application form in July. Once released, candidates can check official website for PDF link.

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Nupur Jain

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Answered 2 weeks ago

As per FTII JET admission prospectus, below is the course fee for one semester for courses offered by FTII in Film Wing through JET scores.

Course Name (Film Wing)

Course Fee (1 semester)

MFA in Cinema in Direction & Screenplay Writing

INR 103373

MFA in Cinema in Cinematography

INR 103373

MFA in Cinema in Editing

INR 103373

MFA in Cinema in Sound Recording & Sound Design

INR 103373

MFA in Cinema in Art Direction & Production Design

INR 103373

MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting

INR 103373

MFA in Cinema in Screen Writing (Film, TV & Web Series)

INR 103373

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Nishtha Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

According to FTII JET admission prospectus, shared by Film and Television Institute of India, candidates have to upload their documents in below given size and format.

Document Type

Document Size

Document Format

Passport-size photograph (4.5 x 3.5 cm)

Maximum 300 KB

PDF

Signature

Academic certificates - Bachelor Certificate/ Final Year Mark Sheet

PH Certificate (If any)

Caste Certificate (SC/ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwD)

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Sumridhi Bisht

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

No, a candidate cannot fill FTII JET application form offline. The Film and Television Institute of India releases JET registration form in online mode and candidates have to fill and submit the same in online form only. No offline application form will be accepted by FTII for entrance exam.

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Atul Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

FTII JET application window is not yet open. Once Film and Television Institute of India announces the registration details in its admission prospectus, candidates will be able to know the last date to apply for FTII JET.

FTII JET 2026 registration window is expected to open in the third week of June

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Yatendra Choudhury

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

Film and Television Institute of India announces the reservation criteria for admission based on FTII JET scores in its offcial prospectus. Check below to know category-wise reservation criteria for FTII JET exam.

CategoryFTII JET Reservation %
Scheduled Caste (SC)15%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)7.5%
Other Backward Classes - Non Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL)27%
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) (Gen-EWS)10%
Persons with Disabilities (40% or more disability)5%

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Shiksha Vimal

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

Film and Television Insititute of India has not yet announced the release date for FTII JET application form 2026. However, based on past year trend, FTII JET 2026 online form is expected to be released in the third week of June 2026 at official website.

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Nupur Jain

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

It is possible to crack Stage 1 of FTII JET exam through self-study as it is a written exam. However, cracking FTII JET stage 2 exam with self-study is not possible. The stage 2 exam includes practical assessment of a candidate through screenacting and screenwriting. For these exams, it is advised t

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Yatendra Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

FTII JET is conducted for admission to various courses in Film and TV wing. The difficulty level of FTII JET is moderate as compared to other government entrance exams for admission to mass communication and media courses. However, the difficulty level for a candidate differs based on their preparat

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Shailja Singh

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